Theme 2A Flashcards
1
Q
What two types of RNA do genes encode?
A
Coding RNA (mRNA)(codes for protein), Noncoding RNA (tRNA, rRNA, snRNA, microRNA)
2
Q
What is a three letter code for DNA and RNA called?
A
Triplet/Codon.
3
Q
Which likely came first RNA or DNA, and why?
A
RNA because it can also catalyze reactions.
4
Q
Which strand are genes shown on chromosomal maps?
A
The coding strand.
5
Q
What is the central dogma of molecular biology?
A
Universal information flow from DNA to protein to convert genotype to phenotype.
